Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (Outreach Worker) Part-time with benefits -WIC Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (Outreach Worker) Part-time with benefits

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• WIC Salary $33,929.

46 Annually Location Nashville, TN Job Type Part-Time Grant Funded Job Number

HEA07599

Department Health Division Community Health Opening Date 04/23/2025 Closing Date 5/4/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Position Description The Women Infants and Children (WIC) program operated by the Metro Public Health Department of Davidson County (MPHD) offers a broad range of innovative nutrition services to improve the health of vulnerable families. Nashville WIC participants receive vital child health and development education, breastfeeding support, and healthy food benefits from compassionate and culturally competent staff. Davidson County WIC is seeking a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to join the team and help promote breastfeeding among pregnant and post-partum women.

Schedule Note:

+ This position will work 32 hours per week. + Onsite and in the community as directed. Typical Duties + Provide group or individual breastfeeding counseling to prenatal and breastfeeding mothers. + Identify and implement appropriate intervention for breastfeeding women. + Coordinate participant care with WIC nutrition staff. + Provide appropriate referrals. + Maintain breastfeeding contact logs. + Assist WIC staff in breastfeeding promotion. + Maintain breastfeeding pumps and supplies inventory. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Must have Personal Lactation experience. (Personal lactation is federally required as a minimum of 1 baby breastfed for at least 6 months). Full-time, Civil Service positions

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01 Have you breastfed at least once ? + Yes + No 02 How much personal Lactation experience do you have ? + Less than 6 months + 6 to 12 months + 1-2 years + More than 2 years 03 What is your highest level of education? + Less than High School or GED + High School or GED + Nursing Diploma + Associates Degree + Bachelors Degree + Advanced Degree 04 I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete or misleading application may result in disqualification. + Yes 05 Are you a current Metro Public Health Employee ? + Yes + No Required Question Employer Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Address Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210 Phone (615) 862-6640 Website http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email